Wong Mew Choo Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Children, Sister

Wong Mew Choo is a respected Malaysian former badminton player who shone in women’s singles with her strong stamina and smart play style.

Coming from Ipoh in Perak, she made her name through tough matches in big events like the SEA Games and Commonwealth Games, often pushing top players from China and elsewhere.

After hanging up her racket in 2011 due to injuries, she took up coaching roles with the national team, sharing her know-how to help new talents grow.

Profile

• Full Name: Wong Mew Choo
• Stage Name: Wong Mew Choo
• Born: May 1, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Occupation: Former Badminton Player, Coach
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Wong
• Siblings: Wong Miew Kheng
• Spouse: Lee Chong Wei
• Children: Kingston Lee, Terrance Lee, Anson Lee
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Wong Mew Choo came into the world on May 1, 1983, in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wong, in a close family that backed her sports dreams, she grew up alongside her elder sister Wong Miew Kheng, who also played badminton for the national team.

She keeps schooling details private, but her focus stayed on badminton training through local programs and camps.

Her roots tie her to Malaysian Chinese culture, and she follows Buddhism like many in her community.

Career

Wong Mew Choo stepped into the badminton spotlight in 2003 at the SEA Games, where she grabbed gold in women’s singles by beating strong rivals like Singapore’s Li Li, the then Commonwealth champ.

That win put her on the map as a tough player known for long rallies and steady defense.

In 2005, she made it to the World Championships second round and took silver at the SEA Games, losing a close final to Indonesia’s Adriyanti Firdasari.

Her peak came in 2007, reaching finals at the Malaysia Super Series after downing Pi Hongyan and Xu Huaiwen, then quarterfinals at All England by beating China’s Lu Lan—the first Malaysian woman to do so there.

She shocked everyone at the China Open by upsetting top Chinese stars Zhu Lin, Zhang Ning, and Xie Xingfang in the final for her biggest title.

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she hit quarterfinals before falling to Lu Lan.

In 2010, she helped Malaysia win mixed team gold at the Commonwealth Games and took silver in singles against Saina Nehwal.

She led the team to 2009 SEA Games gold but bowed out in singles.

Social Media

• Facebook handle: wongmewchoo

Personal Life

Wong Mew Choo, 42, is a respected Malaysian former badminton player and coach.

She tied the knot with Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei on November 9, 2012, after meeting at a national camp in 2001 and dating for years, despite a short split in 2009—they reconciled post his 2012 Olympics silver.

She stands at 5 feet 5 inches.

The couple has three sons: Kingston born April 12, 2013; Terrance on July 9, 2015; and Anson on November 28, 2022.

Living in Kuala Lumpur, they keep family close, with Lee often sharing sweet posts about her support through his career highs and lows, like health battles.

Net Worth

Wong Mew Choo, is a respected Malaysian former badminton player and coach. Her net worth falls between $2-5 million USD.

Most of it comes from prize money during her playing days, like wins at the China Open and Commonwealth Games, plus endorsements tied to her and husband Lee Chong Wei’s fame.